Flashcards on Foundations of Learning and Pedagogy
Foundations of Learning and Pedagogy: Comprehensive Guide
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Types of learning
8 cards
Card 1
Question: What are the two main types of learning described?
Answer: Intentional learning and unintentional learning.
Card 2
Question: What is intentional learning?
Answer: Learning that happens because we want to, e.g., reading, memorizing, writing, studying grammar or new words.
Card 3
Question: What is unintentional learning?
Answer: Learning that happens automatically without trying, e.g., children learning to speak or learning by playing and experience.
Card 4
Question: How do preschool children learn mostly?
Answer: Mostly unintentionally—by playing, writing, interacting with other kids, and by experience.
Card 5
Question: How do adults learn compared to children?
Answer: Adults learn both unintentionally from experience and intentionally when they study or practice deliberately.
Card 6
Question: According to the content, what does learning mean?
Answer: Learning means changing our behavior.
Card 7
Question: Give an example of classical conditioning mentioned in the content.
Answer: If a dog bit you, you may feel scared of dogs (connecting things together).
Card 8
Question: Do we learn everything automatically?
Answer: No — some learning is intentional and some is unintentional.